Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

Valor Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in our Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). As a key member of our healthcare team, you will assist practitioners with patient care, physical examinations, and ancillary tests, while also performing various clerical duties.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist practitioners with patient care, physical examinations, and ancillary tests.
• Practice specialized skills in patient assessment.
• Triage unscheduled patients requesting care.
• Act as point person within the PACT Team.
• Assist in co-managed care collaboration with non-VA providers and facilities.
• Provide patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
• Monitor VA discharge list and contact patients for follow-up.
• Maintain confidentiality of veterans' data and information.
• Comply with all VA and company training requirements.
• Consult as permitted by VAMC.
• Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance, and other related items.
• Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through specified VA guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Participate in the clinic's outreach events to support enrollment initiatives.
• Support patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow-up visits, or nurse visits.
• Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; if VA contract allows, may be Associate Degree RN.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a registered nurse in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; government healthcare environment preferred.
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
• Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency - e.g., AHA valid for two years) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills, including EMR experience.
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor.
• Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards.
• This is considered a safety-sensitive position.